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Theos Newsletter November 2015

Welcome to this month’s content packed newsletter. We enter Autumn with an exciting line-up of events and material.

We’ve enjoyed seeing so many of you at our recent events, including the Annual Lecture on Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Religion given by Baroness O’Neill of Bengarve. We’ve also enjoyed meeting lots of new people. Thank you for connecting with us.

You can catch up on everything you’ve missed and upcoming events, including several outside London (some people have asked “when will you do more events outside of London?” – hopefully, the limits of a small team notwithstanding, we are rectifying this: check out details below.)

We’ve also been active providing a credible, constructive Christian voice in the mainstream media, including The Economist, The Telegraph, The World Service and BBC Radio 4.

Don’t forget that Theos Friends and Associates come toall the events for free.

Enjoy, connect with us via social media, and see you next month.

Elizabeth

The Problem of Proselytism

Why are concerns about proselytism so persistent? How should faith-based organisations respond? Read our latest report and hear Paul Bickley discuss the report on BBC Radio 4. We’re holding a day conference on these issues on 2 December.

Theos Annual Lecture

Baroness Onora O’Neill, Chair of the EHRC, gave this year’s Annual Lecture, on freedom of religion and freedom of expression. Listen to the speech, read the text and see the media coverage.

Join the Friends Programme and receive all our upcoming reports and invites to our events before they are open to public. The programme is designed specifically for you to be engaged in the current debate.

The Mighty & the Almighty

How do politicians around the world ‘do God’? From next month, Theos will be publishing a series of essays looking at how major political leaders worldwide have used (or abused) their Christian faith in public and political life. Watch this space!

The Chancellor has announced that the UK will guarantee a £2 billion deal under which China will invest in the Hinkley Point nuclear power station. Should we allow China to build nuclear power plants in the UK? Tell us what you think in this quick poll for a chance to receive a free Theos report.

Event: is the Bible a bridge or a barrier to democracy?

The International Bible Advocacy Centre and Christians in Parliament are holding the event on 30 November. Nick Spencer will be speaking. Find out more here.